Dreadbox Modular Sneak Preview

Dreadbox – maker of the Erebus and Hades synthesizers – has updated their site with information on their Eurorack modular synthesizer line.

The Dreadbox Modular lineup includes four Eurorack systems, including the Primary System (at top); a 122 HP Modular Case (below); and a line of Euro modules (above).

The Dreadbox Modular Case is priced at US $649. The Primary System, which features the case bundle and five modules, is priced US $2,435. Individual Eurorack modules are priced $259-$439 Details are available via their site.

This looks very interesting, it seems to have a very purposeful semi-modular case approach – I don’t think anyone is really doing such a thing in eurorack? Very inviting for a eurorack setup, and I like that Dreadbox synth sound.

Yes, I’d seen the Wikipedia article about “Lambda” and checked the spelling before posting: I’ve never seen it written without the ‘b’, indeed there are very few references to “Lamda” online, it’s extremely unusual and still looks to me like a spelling mistake 😀

Looks great. Also (to me) looks like the best compromise between providing a basic/familiar synth voice while also providing the weirdness and possibilities of the modular world I’ve seen in a single system so far.

With all due respect, it would be a waste to put a Moog Mother-32 in that case. Part of the reason you’re paying $650 for the case is the power supply. The Mood Mother-32 is going to block off 60HP of case-provided power that would be better used for individual smaller modules. The Mother has its own power supply and doesn’t need case power.

So if you have a Moog Mother-32 (or 2) the thing to do would be put them on top of the case.